Discover the heart and soul of Scotland’s captivating textile traditions on this immersive 11-day journey. From Edinburgh’s historic streets to the serene landscapes of the Highlands and beyond, you’ll experience the artistry, history, and beauty of Scottish textiles.
Scotland
EDINBURGH
to
EDINBURGH
Day 1
EDINBURGH
Thursday
11 July 2024
11 July 2024
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and make your way to your hotel
- Welcome dinner this evening
Accommodation: Jurys Inn Edinburgh, or similar (3 nights)
Day 3
EDINBURGH
Friday
12 July 2024
12 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning walking tour of Edinburgh with a local guide
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit Dovecote Tapestry Studio
- Visit the Tartan Weaving Mill
Day 3
EDINBURGH
Saturday
13 July 2024
13 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Travel by local coach today and visit the Scottish Borders region
- Enjoy a tour of Schofield Dyers and Finishers
- Visit Lochcarron Mill and Visitor Centre
- Return to Edinburgh
- Dinner at a local restaurant this evening
Day 4
OBAN
Sunday
14 July 2024
14 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Edinburgh hotel and travel by private coach today
- Visit Auchindrain Open Air Museum
- Arrive Oban hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure
- Dinner at a local restaurant this evening
Accommodation: Royal Hotel Oban, or similar (1 night)
Day 5
FORT WILLIAM
Monday
15 July 2024
15 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Oban hotel and travel by private coach today
- Stop at Glencoe to admire the view
- Arrive Fort William and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
- Dinner in the hotel restaurant this evening
Accommodation: Alexandra Hotel, or similar (2 nights)
Day 6
FORT WILLIAM
Tuesday
16 July 2024
16 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Transfer to the train station by private coach
- Travel on the Jacobite train to Mallaig (subject to availability)
- Arrive Mallaig and take the ferry to Armadale
- Visit Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum
- Travel on to Broadford and enjoy a handspinner workshop (subject to
availability) - Return to Fort William
Day 7
INVERNESS
Wednesday
17 July 2024
17 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Fort William hotel and travel by private coach today
- Arrive Isle of Sky and enjoy a workshop on Dorset Buttons with TJ Frog,
(subject to availability) - Travel on to Glendale and enjoy some shopping time and informal tour at
Skye Weavers - Continue on to Inverness
- Dinner in the hotel restaurant this evening
Accommodation: Pentahotel Inverness, or similar (1 night)
Day 8
DUNDEE
Thursday
18 July 2024
18 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Inverness hotel and travel by private coach today
- Arrive Elgin and enjoy some free time to explore the town
- Visit Elgin Cathedral
- Visit Johnston’s of Elgin Mill for a guided tour of the mill (subject to availability)
- Continue on to Dundee and enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Dundee
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Dundee, or similar (1 night)
Day 9
PERTH
Friday
19 July 2024
19 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Dundee hotel and travel by private coach today
- Arrive Perth and visit Scone Palace & Gardens
- Enjoy a short walking tour of Perth with a local guide
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Accommodation: The Royal George Hotel, or similar (1 night)
Day 10
EDINBURGH
Saturday
20 July 2024
20 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Perth hotel
- Enjoy a mini workshop and talk with Di Gilpin this morning, (subject to availability)
- Travel by private coach today
- Arrive back in Edinburgh and enjoy a kilt making demonstration
- Remainder of the day at leisure
- Farewell dinner at the hotel this evening
Accommodation: Jurys Inn Edinburgh, or similar (1 night)
Day 11
EDINBURGH
Sunday
21 July 2024
21 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Edinburgh hotel and take a local coach to the airport for your onward journey
Gallery
Tour Cost
Share with a friend: NZ$7,290pp
Single Occupancy: NZ$9,390
Deposit to pay on confirmation of your tour is NZ$2,500
Final payment is due 90 days before the tour commences
Please read Terms & Conditions
Tour Size
The maximum number on this tour is 12 adults
Tour Dates
Thursday 11 – Sunday 21 July 2024 (11 days)
Inclusions
Tour escort throughout
10 Nights 4★ accommodation
10 Breakfasts
06 Evening meals
13 Entrance fees to included sights as indicated in this itinerary
Exclusions
Airfares – We can assist with these separately
Airport transfers, unless stated in the tour itinerary
Travel insurance
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the tour itinerary
Personal purchases